Terms of Service
Last Updated: October 19, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using InfoTreks ("the Website", "we", "us", "our"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.
2. Description of Service
InfoTreks provides educational content, tutorials, web tools, and a community chat platform focused on digital literacy and internet navigation. Our services include:
- Educational tutorials and guides
- Web development tools and utilities
- Real-time community chat
- Digital literacy resources
- Technology news and updates
3. User Accounts
3.1 Registration
To access certain features (such as the community chat with a registered username), you may need to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Maintain the security of your password
- Update your information as needed to keep it current
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
3.3 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms of Service or engage in activities that harm our website, other users, or our reputation.
4. Acceptable Use Policy
4.1 Prohibited Activities
You agree NOT to:
- Post illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or obscene content
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Upload viruses, malware, or any malicious code
- Spam, flood, or disrupt the chat or other services
- Harvest or collect user information without consent
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Use automated systems (bots) without permission
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
- Engage in any form of harassment or hate speech
4.2 Chat Community Guidelines
Our chat community is built on respect and learning. Users must:
- Treat all members with respect and courtesy
- Keep conversations appropriate and on-topic
- Respect privacy and confidentiality
- Report violations to moderators
- Follow moderator instructions
5. Content and Intellectual Property
5.1 Our Content
All content on InfoTreks, including text, graphics, logos, images, code, and software, is the property of InfoTreks or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
5.2 User-Generated Content
By posting content on InfoTreks (including chat messages), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content for the purpose of operating and improving our services.
5.3 Content Responsibility
You are solely responsible for the content you post. We do not endorse, support, or guarantee the accuracy of user-generated content.
5.4 DMCA Copyright Policy
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, please contact us at dmca@infotreks.com with:
- Description of the copyrighted work
- Location of the infringing material
- Your contact information
- Statement of good faith belief
- Statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
- Physical or electronic signature
6. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:
- Content on external websites
- Privacy practices of third parties
- Accuracy or reliability of external information
- Products or services offered by third parties
7. Advertising
InfoTreks displays advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising partners. By using our website, you acknowledge that:
- We may display third-party advertisements
- Advertisers may use cookies and tracking technologies
- We are not responsible for advertiser content or practices
- Clicking on ads is at your own risk
- You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
InfoTreks is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
- Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
- Uninterrupted or error-free service
- Security of data transmission
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, InfoTreks and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
- Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your data
- Damages from errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content
- Personal injury or property damage from use of our services
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless InfoTreks and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of our website
- Your violation of these Terms of Service
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Content you post on our platform
11. Privacy
Your use of InfoTreks is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data collection and use practices.
12. Modifications to Service and Terms
We reserve the right to:
- Modify or discontinue any part of our service
- Update these Terms of Service at any time
- Change pricing or introduce new fees (with notice)
Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of [Your State], without regard to conflict of law provisions.
14. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of InfoTreks shall be resolved through:
- Good faith negotiation between the parties
- Binding arbitration if negotiation fails
- Arbitration conducted in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and InfoTreks regarding use of our website.
17. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Email: legal@infotreks.com
- Website: www.infotreks.com
- Contact Form: Contact Us
By using InfoTreks, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.